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Reasonable Compensation Explained: Huge IRS Audit Trigger for S-Corp Owners
Every tax advisor sees the same pattern play out year after year. A self-employed business owner is doing well, feels the sting of self-employment taxes, and hears online that forming an S-corporation and paying a very low salary is the solution. By the time they...
Education Credits & Student Tax Benefits
A Complete Guide to Education Credits, 529 Plans, and Expanded Benefits Under OBBB Education is one of the largest financial investments families make — and it’s also one of the most misunderstood areas of the tax code. Between education credits, income phaseouts,...
Switching CPAs at the Start of the Year: What to Know Before You Move
The start of a new year is when many business owners realize something isn’t working with their current accounting relationship. Maybe tax season felt reactive instead of planned. Maybe communication was slow, questions went unanswered, or the final tax bill was...
Organizing Your Tax Documents: What Your Tax Advisor Actually Needs (and What They Don’t)
One of the most common sources of frustration during tax season is document overload. Many individuals and small business owners either send far too much information or miss the few items that actually matter. Both slow down tax preparation, increase back-and-forth,...
Cost Segregation: When It Works, When It Doesn’t, and When It Backfires
Cost Segregation: When It Works, When It Doesn’t, and When It Backfires Cost segregation is often marketed as a guaranteed tax win for real estate owners. In the right situation, it can create significant short-term tax savings and improve cash flow. In the wrong...
Year-End Isn’t Over Yet: Tax Moves You Can Still Make in January
For many small business owners, January feels like the moment tax planning ends and tax preparation begins. The year is closed, the numbers are what they are, and the focus shifts to getting the return filed. In practice, January is one of the most important months...
Husband-and-Wife LLCs: Do You Really Have to File a Partnership Return?
One of the most common questions we get from real estate owners and small business owners is deceptively simple: if a husband and wife own an LLC together, do they really have to file a partnership tax return? The answer is not always intuitive, and it depends heavily...
USPS Postmarks and Tax Deadlines: A Hidden Filing Risk Many Taxpayers Miss
For decades, taxpayers relied on a simple and widely understood rule: if your tax return or payment was postmarked by the deadline, it was considered filed on time. You could walk into the post office on April 15, drop your envelope in the mail, and reasonably assume...
Tax Filing Basics: How to Avoid Costly Mistakes and IRS Letters
Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful.Most tax problems don’t come from doing something wrong — they come from missing information, rushing, or not knowing what actually matters when filing. In this guide, we’ll walk through tax filing basics, how to stay organized,...
Make Tax Season Easy with Molen & Associate’s Expert Financial Services
It can be stressful to deal with taxes and money matters, especially when life gets busy. Getting help from a professional is important whether you are doing your own taxes or running a small business. We make sure you get all the tax breaks and credits you deserve at...
Common Tax Mistakes Small Businesses Should Avoid
It's fun to run a small business, but it can be hard, especially when it comes to taxes. It's common for small business owners to make mistakes that cost them money, stress, or tax benefits. Starting off with the right corporate tax preparation can help you stay on...
Getting Ready for Tax Season: How to Stay Calm, Organized, and Ahead in 2025
Tax season has a reputation for being stressful—but it doesn’t have to be. At Molen & Associates, we’ve found that most tax stress doesn’t come from taxes themselves. It comes from scrambling for documents, uncertainty around changing tax laws, missing forms, or...
Understanding S Corporation Tax Returns: Form 1120-S and Schedule K-1
Mastering S Corporation Tax Returns: A Complete Guide If you’re an owner of an S Corporation or considering becoming one, understanding how S Corp taxation works is crucial for compliance, compensation planning, and minimizing your overall tax liability. Unlike...
Smart Financial Solutions for Growing Businesses in Houston
One of the most important things you have to do as a business owner is keep track of your money. We at Molen & Associates know how hard it is to keep track of all the numbers, records, and rules. Business owners can stay organized, secure, and ready for growth...
What to Expect as a New Client at Molen & Associates: Your Tax Prep Process, Start to Finish
Whether you’re a first-time filer with Molen & Associates or a New Client at Molen & Associates or just want to understand how we work, this guide will walk you through every step of our tax preparation process. Our mission is to make sure you feel like...